Innovating Inclusion

A bright gradient graphic with the Innovating Inclusion logo at the top. The text reads: “Today is White Cane Safety Day.” A smiling illustrated woman wearing sunglasses walks confidently with a white cane on the right side of the image. The background fades from teal to purple.

A photo of a woman walking outdoors on a tree-lined path, smiling while using a white cane. The Innovating Inclusion logo appears at the top left. Text on the image reads: “White Cane Safety Day is a national observance celebrated on October 15th. It was first established in 1964.”

A photo of a blind man walking along a city sidewalk with a white cane. The Innovating Inclusion logo appears at the bottom. Text on purple boxes reads: “The observance celebrates the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. It also recognizes the importance of the white cane as a tool for independence.”

Image 4: A close-up photo of a smiling woman wearing sunglasses and holding her white cane upright. Text reads: “A 2023 survey estimated nearly 8.3 million Americans (across all ages) are blind or low vision. Meaning they self-described themselves as blind or having ‘serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses.’” The Innovating Inclusion logo is at the top.

Today we celebrate White Cane Awareness Day, honoring the freedom, confidence, and community of blind & low-vision individuals.

Accessibility is more than design; it’s equity and dignity.
#DisabilityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters

Promotional graphic for the Innovating Inclusion Podcast. The background features a microphone and teal and purple design accents. Text reads: “Innovating Inclusion Podcast. With Special Guest Lauren Branch. Hosted by Steven McCoy & Katie Corbett. How to embrace technology and advocate for change to become the largest employer of people who are blind in Oklahoma.” Photos of Lauren Branch, Steven McCoy, and Katie Corbett appear in circular frames. Text at the bottom reads: “Available on all your favorite streaming platforms and at www.innovatinginclusion.org.”

🎙️ New episode of Innovating Inclusion out now!

Hosts Steven McCoy & Katie Corbett talk with Lauren Branch, CEO of NewView Oklahoma, on how tech & advocacy helped them become the largest employer of blind professionals in Oklahoma.

👉 innovatinginclusion.org

#NDEAM #InnovatingInclusion

A woman smiling while using a laptop, with another person beside her. Text reads: “93% of internet domains have at least one page with an inaccessible image.” The Innovating Inclusion logo appears in the top left corner.

A young man smiling while holding a smartphone outdoors. Text reads: “How will YOU help make the internet more accessible for disabled users?” The Innovating Inclusion logo appears in the top left corner.

🌐 The internet was meant to connect us, but not everyone has access.

At Innovating Inclusion, we’re empowering young creators through our Micro-Internship Program to build a more accessible, inclusive digital world.

💭 How will YOU help make the internet accessible for all?

#DigitalAccessibility

Promotional graphic for the Rethink Ability Virtual Summit, highlighting the session “Unseen, Unheard, Unstoppable: Navigating Self-Advocacy as a Disabled Employee.” The image features six speakers’ headshots arranged in a grid: Julie Harris, Samantha Gordano, Dennis Tran, Leah Reinardy, Myles Wallace, and Steven McCoy. Text reads: “Finding power, belonging, and voice in workplaces that weren’t built with us in mind.” Below, text notes: “October 28–30, 2025 | A free virtual summit | Register at rethink-ability.com.” The design uses bright yellow, white, and black colors with the Culture Amp logo in the bottom corner.

Honored to spotlight the Rethink Ability Virtual Summit this #NDEAM!

Join fellows Dennis Tran & Steven McCoy for “Unseen, Unheard, Unstoppable: Navigating Self-Advocacy as a Disabled Employee.”

🗓️ Oct 28–30 | 💻 rethink-ability.com

#DisabilityEmployment #Inclusion

Promotional graphic for the Innovating Inclusion podcast featuring Councilmember Ollie Cantos and host Dennis Tran. Text notes celebrating NDEAM, highlighting a conversation on advocacy, employment equity, and disability leadership.

🎙️ New Innovating Inclusion episode!
Councilmember Ollie Cantos joins host Dennis Tran to talk disability employment, advocacy & vision-forward leadership for National Disability Employment Month (NDEAM)!

👉 Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2410465/epis...

#NDEAM #WhiteCaneDay #DisabilityRights

Graphic with teal-to-purple gradient background. Text reads: “October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.” Illustration at the bottom shows three people, one person in a wheelchair, one person standing and pointing, and one person sitting at a table. Innovating Inclusion logo is at the top.

Close-up photo of a white man with glasses using a power wheelchair with assistive technology near his mouth. A purple text box reads: “National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an annual recognition of the positive impact of Disabled people to the American workforce.” Innovating Inclusion logo is in the top left corner.

Photo of a Black woman in a blazer smiling and signing in American Sign Language. A purple text box reads: “October 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the celebration.” Innovating Inclusion logo is in the top left corner.

Graphic with teal-to-purple gradient background. Text reads: “This month, consider: How can I advocate for equal employment opportunities and workplace equity for Disabled people?” Innovating Inclusion logo is at the top.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! 🌟

This year’s theme: “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Let’s uplift Disabled workers and push for equity, representation, and inclusion in every workplace.

#NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion #InnovatingInclusion

A woman with a prosthetic leg sits at a café table working on her laptop and writing notes. The text on the image reads: “80% of the international disability community is unemployed.” The Innovating Inclusion logo appears at the top left.

A woman using a wheelchair sits at a desk across from a hiring manager who is holding a resume. The text on the image reads: “How would YOU help address barriers to employment for disabled jobseekers?” The Innovating Inclusion logo appears at the top left.

Nearly 80% of disabled people worldwide are unemployed, not because of talent, but because of systemic barriers.

This October and NDEAM, let’s commit to breaking those barriers and building workplaces where disabled jobseekers thrive.

#NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment #Inclusion

Proud to celebrate our Fox Fellow Steven McCoy, featured in Times Square for the Every Second Counts campaign on Usher Syndrome Awareness Day and Steven’s appointment as Business Engagement Rep. Representation matters. ✨

#EverySecondCounts #UsherSyndromeAwareness #InnovatingInclusion

Follow us at: innovateinclusion on here!

It’s #NationalInclusionWeek! Inclusion isn’t just a value, it’s action. What does inclusion mean to you? 🌍✨ #InnovatingInclusion

A nurse smiles and holds hands with an older disabled woman in a wheelchair, with text overlay that reads: “40% of disabled adults experienced unfair healthcare treatment in the last year.” Logo of Innovating Inclusion appears at the top right.

A healthcare provider assists a woman in putting on a prosthetic leg, with text overlay that reads: “How will YOU advocate for healthcare equity?” Logo of Innovating Inclusion appears at the top left.

40% of disabled adults experienced unfair healthcare treatment last year.
💜 How will YOU advocate for healthcare equity?

#InnovatingInclusion #HealthcareEquity

Event flyer with navy background. Title: “The hats we wear: neurodivergent and Asian American.” Headshots of Dennis Tran (left) and Priya Winston, Ph.D., LMSW (right) appear with their names. Text below: October 27th, 3 PM EST / 12 PM PST, via Zoom. ENYA logo with rainbow infinity symbol at the bottom.

🎭 Exciting news! Our fellow Dennis Tran joins Priya Winston, Ph.D., LMSW for The Hats We Wear: Neurodivergent and Asian American on Oct 27 (12pm PT/3pm ET). Free, virtual via Zoom. Register: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BTNYRM5
#Neurodiversity #AANHPI #Inclusion

Seven mentors stand smiling in front of Hawthorne High School, arms outstretched in celebration.

Two mentors sit at a table with several students, while other groups talk in the background.

A mentor sits at a round wooden table speaking with two students.

A group of students hold certificates in front of a red wall that reads “Marshall Headlines.”

Proud to partner with Youth Business Alliance through the Fox Family Foundation Fellowship! 🙌 Our team + fellows mentored students on accessibility, universal design, and inclusion, helping them see how inclusive design can shape their futures. 💡💙
#InnovatingInclusion #Accessibility #FutureLeaders

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A young woman outdoors smiles while holding a fluffy white service dog in a red vest. Text notes that National Service Dog Month celebrates and raises awareness about service dogs and their vital role in supporting disabled people.

Gradient background with the Innovating Inclusion logo and text: “September is National Service Dog Month.” Illustration of a German shepherd service dog standing in a red vest with a medical cross.

🐾 September is #NationalServiceDogMonth!
Service dogs do more than provide comfort — they’re trained to perform life-saving tasks that support disabled people every day.

How can you help make your community more welcoming for service dogs and their handlers?

#DisabilityInclusion #ServiceDogs

A woman in a powered wheelchair smiles as she crosses a street. Text reads: “50% of adults with mobility and non-mobility disabilities report barriers to sidewalks.” Innovating Inclusion logo at the bottom.

A smiling woman with a prosthetic leg walks outdoors in front of a brick building. Text reads: “How would YOU redesign public spaces to ensure people of all mobility levels can get around easily?” Innovating Inclusion logo at the bottom.

🌍 Public spaces should work for everyone. Yet 50% of disabled adults report barriers to sidewalks.

💡 How would YOU redesign public spaces to make them more accessible? Share your story and join the #InnovatingInclusion conversation.

#AccessibilityMatters #UniversalDesign

A podcast promotional graphic with the title Innovating Inclusion Podcast. Text reads: “With Special Guest Saran Tugsjargal. Hosted by Dennis Tran. How to navigate being a policy maker, advocate, a mentor for the Mongolian-American community, and a Freshman in college. Available on all your favorite streaming platforms and at www.innovatinginclusion.org.” Circular photos feature Saran Tugsjargal smiling with arms crossed in front of a building, and Dennis Tran smiling in a professional headshot.

🎙️ New #InnovatingInclusion episode is live!

Host Dennis Tran sits down with Saran Tugsjargal — policy maker, advocate, Mongolian-American mentor, & college freshman. 🌟

🎧 Listen: innovatinginclusion.buzzsprout.com/2410465/epis...

#Podcast #AANHPI #DisabilityInclusion

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A graphic with text: “The day serves as a time to: Honor our older generations’ contributions to society. Uplift the issues they face. Reflect on the importance of supporting them in our communities. Ensure they have access to needed resources.” Two Polaroid-style photos are shown: one of elderly people gardening together, and another of intergenerational hands joined in solidarity.

A graphic with text: “Older adults report the highest disability prevalence (43.9% of people aged 65+) compared to other age groups.” Two Polaroid-style photos below show: (1) an elderly blind man with a guide dog sitting outdoors smiling, and (2) a joyful scene of an elderly person in a wheelchair laughing with a child, while another older adult stands nearby.

A graphic with the Innovating Inclusion logo at the top. Text reads: “Today consider: How can I support and uplift elderly adults?” Below the text are two Polaroid-style photos: one of a younger adult sitting and talking with an elderly man, and another of an elderly man with a cane walking beside a younger adult carrying a grocery bag.

🌟 Today we celebrate #SeniorCitizensDay a reminder to honor, uplift, and support older adults in our communities.

Nearly 44% of people 65+ live with a disability. Let’s ensure they have access, dignity, and the resources they deserve. 💜

#InnovatingInclusion #DisabilityInclusion

Advocate Stories Panel with Dennis Tran, Martin Slyngstad, and Andrew Waldman, hosted by SJ Childs Global Network.

Logo: “1 in 31 Connection Autism Summit – Empowering the 1. Connecting the Many.”

Summit schedule for Aug 31, 2025 with panels on research, family supports, neurodiversity in education, advocacy, AI & innovation, and closing remarks.

♾️ Excited to share our very own Dennis Tran, host of Innovating Inclusion & Fox Family Foundation Fellow, will join the Advocacy Panel at the 1 in 31 Connection Autism Summit!
📅 Aug 31, 2025 | Online & Accessible
🎥 Watch: streamyard.com/watch/PUNGqS...

#1in31Connection #AutismSummit #Neurodiversity

🎙✨ Join host Dennis Tran for an inspiring conversation with Saran Tugsjargal next week!

Saran shares the pivotal moments and personal experiences that led her into her advocacy and leadership journey

#InnovatingInclusion #PodcastPreview #DisabilityInclusion #Neurodiversity #RepresentationMatters

A group of youth and Steven McCoy pose in front of a “Spoken Heroes” backdrop, smiling and making hand signs, wearing matching t-shirts.

A group of youth and adults stand together smiling in front of a “Spoken Heroes” step-and-repeat banner, posing playfully for a group photo.

A group of youth and young adults, many wearing white “Spoken Heroes” t-shirts, sit attentively in black chairs during a workshop. Some participants use white canes, and a bright orange rolling cart is in the foreground.

We just wrapped our Innovating Inclusion Microinternship Program powered by the Fox Family Foundation and are grateful for our partnership with Spoken Heroes and founder Steven McCoy.

#InnovatingInclusion #SpokenHeroes #FoxFamilyFoundation #UniversalDesign #YouthEmpowerment #DisabilityInclusion

An accessible, colorful graphic promoting inclusion in physical recreation. At the top, bold text reads: “1 in 2 of all adults with disabilities get zero recreational physical activity.” Below the statistic is an action photo of five men playing wheelchair basketball, actively reaching for the ball. Underneath, in a purple and orange layout, the text reads: “How would YOU make physical recreation more accessible?” Next to it is a smiling woman signing a heart shape with her hands. The image invites viewers to “Join the Movement” at InnovatingInclusion.org to win cash, internships, and scholarships.

Did you know that 1 in 2 adults with disabilities get zero recreational physical activity? Access to play, joy, and movement should never be a privilege. It’s a right.

So let’s reimagine what accessible physical recreation looks like — together.

Visit InnovatingInclusion.org to learn more.

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The Innovating Inclusion logo appears at the top. The main text reads: “Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July in honor of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law in July 1990.” Below the text is a historic photo of President George H. W. Bush signing the ADA into law, surrounded by disabled advocates including Evan Kemp, Justin Dart Jr., and others.

Text reads: “Disability Pride Month flag was first created in 2019 by Ann Magill. She redesigned it in 2021 because the original version triggered seizures and migraines for some people, and to accommodate red-green color blindness.” The background contains muted colors from the redesigned flag.

The Innovating Inclusion logo sits at the top. Each color of the flag is listed with its meaning: Red: Physical disabilities Gold: Neurodivergence White: Non-apparent & not-yet diagnosed disabilities Blue: Emotional & psychiatric disabilities Green: Sensory disabilities (e.g., Deaf, Hard of Hearing, lack of smell). The background shows diagonal stripes in those same colors.

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, we honor the joy, power, and resilience of the disabled community. 💜

We belong here, and we’re here to stay.

#DisabilityPride #InnovatingInclusion #DisabledAndProud #AccessIsLove #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Graphic for the Innovating Inclusion podcast special edition featuring Jessie Weber and Paul Grossman, commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a focus on the ADA, 504 sit-in, and the case against LACCD.

In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),

✨ Jessie Weber & Paul Grossman both disability right activist join us for a conversation.

🎧www.innovatinginclusion.org

#ADA35 #DisabilityRights #InnovatingInclusion #504SitIn #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #InclusionMatters

🎥 “Disability rights are civil rights.”
In this powerful video, Paul Grossman, longtime disability rights attorney, shares his story and legacy of legal advocacy for access and inclusion.

#DisabilityJustice #InclusionMatters #InnovatingForInclusion #PaulGrossman #AccessibilityIsJustice

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🎧 New Episode Out Now!

In this powerful episode of the Innovating Inclusion Podcast, we sit down with two incredible changemakers: Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts as they share their lived experiences navigating rare diseases, disability, and advocacy.

#raredisease #innovatinginclusion #disability

Image Description Innovating Inclusion Logo —"Innovating" in light teal with a Braille I replacing the letter I and a heart in place of the letter V. "Inclusion" in pink with an ASL letter U. Text in purple reads Share your story. Teal text box below with white letters reads "Starring You." Text below in white letters with purple text box reads: "Did you... Miss the bus and meet your soulmate? Find entrepreneurial success while championing your disability? Protest and change laws? Purple text reads: join storytellers of all abilities in sharing your stories of love, hope, stumbling, overcoming, triumph, encouragement, strength, and bravery. Website www.innovatinginclusion.org There is a square QR code which can be scanned which links to the google form to sign up. The background is white with a translucent grey microphone on the left and a decorative pink and purple image along the right. There is a light team silhouette of a man shoulders up with a white question mark on his face. A teal text box below reads "You". GOOGLE FORM There is an image in the google form which is the same as above.

📣 Disabled storytellers, we want to hear from YOU!

🔗 Visit www.innovatinginclusion.org or scan the QR code to get started.

Let’s innovate inclusion together. ♿️💜

#DisabledAndProud #StorytellingForChange #InnovatingInclusion #DisabilityJustice #ShareYourStory

The poster features an encircled image of a fair-skinned woman, Salyne El Samarany, looking directly at the viewer with a warm expression. The poster’s white background consists of a faded microphone overlaid withvarious shades of purple and teal organic shapes surrounding the image of Salyne. The words “INNOVATING” and “Inclusion” in a large, bold and cursive font, respectively, along with “PODCAST” beneath it. April 29, Hosts Katie Corbett and Lee Fox Beauregard.

Tuesday! episode guest Salyne El Samarany, VP at the Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion, discusses the global impact they’re making beyond sports through the Unified Champion School initiative with dedicated research and policy at its core.

#ChooseInclusion #a11y #InclusiveEducation

The image is a vibrant promo for podcast titled "Innovating Inclusion" featuring Keisha Greaves, a smiling woman with a short, bright pink haircut. She is wearing a denim jacket and a beaded necklace. It lists the hosts, Steve McCoy & Angie Castro, the website innovatinginclusion.org, and premiere date April 22, 2025. The tagline reads "why girls chronically rock!" and informs the viewer they can watch the podcast on any streaming service.

We've got a real treat for you next up on Innovating Inclusion. Fashion designer Keisha Greaves talks entrepreneurial hashtag#goals as a woman who built her #adaptivefashion company Girls Chronically Rock from the ground up. This is your sign to "just do it". Catch all the highlights April 22!

A promotional graphic for a podcast titled "INNOVATING Inclusion PODCAST." The graphic features guest Lucy Edwards, with a pleasant expression, and a light teal and purple color scheme. Text: podcast's title, premiere date (April 15, 2025), hosts (Katie Corbett & Angie Castro), and special guest (Lucy Edwards). The tagline mentions "Why Blind Barbie matters" that the podcast will be available on Buzzsprout and other streaming channels, innovatinginclusion.com

This week on Innovating Inclusion Podcast, blind content creator, entrepreneur, and cosmetic extraordinaire Lucy Edwards joins us for a fulfilling chat about inclusion in the beauty space. #accessibility #dei #podcast #inclusion #inclusivebeauty #wearebillionstrong #innovatinginclusion

A stylized graphic asks "What is INVISIONS?" where a heart replaces the V... and includes a right-pointing arrow, suggesting a call to action to find information about this initiative.

The image is a minimalist design featuring a light beige background. At the top, a teal-colored line drawing of two hands forming a heart is positioned centrally. Below this, the text "InVisions" is prominently displayed in a dark purple font. Following this, a description of the InVisions program unfolds in several lines of smaller, dark purple text with orange underlines separating each paragraph. This text explains that InVisions is a movement empowering students aged 14-17 and 18-24 to promote inclusion and accessibility. It's supported by an interactive online learning platform and a national contest, aiming to inspire young people to commit to disability awareness, equity, and belonging, ultimately working towards a more just and inclusive society. At the bottom right, a simple, hand-drawn purple arrow points to the right, suggesting a direction or call to action.

The image is primarily text-based, set against a light beige background. The dominant element is a block of text describing "Innovate For Inclusion," an open-access curriculum. The text is clear, concise, and uses a professional tone to explain the curriculum's features: it is free, modular, project-based, adaptable to varied needs, and focuses on entrepreneurship basics viewed through the lens of universal design and a human-centric approach. The typeface is sans-serif, clean, and easy to read. The text is framed with simple, hand-drawn-style elements. At the top is a small speech bubble in light teal, containing a hand-drawn heart with a checkmark, suggesting a positive and supportive environment. At the bottom is a hand-drawn arrow pointing to the right, indicating a call to action (though no explicit action is stated).

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Hello Blue Sky! We're so excited to be here and have you get to know us a little better. We want to create a space to both learn and educate about the topics of #accessibility, #inclusivedesign and #disability. Leave your comments - what barriers to accessibility are important to you?